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This monthly HR support offering provides direct access to senior-level HR expertise without the cost or commitment of a full-time hire. Services are practical, responsive, and tailored to your business stage, team size, and risk profile.
Support may include:
Real-time HR guidance for managers and leadership
Employee relations and performance issue coaching
Policy, handbook, and SOP review or development
Compliance guidance (federal and multi-state)
Hiring, onboarding, and termination support
Organizational structure and role clarity guidance
Compensation, job descriptions, and leveling advice
Leadership communication and documentation review
HR audit follow-ups and implementation support
This is not a helpdesk or administrative service. The focus is on judgment, clarity, and execution so leaders can make confident decisions and avoid preventable issues.
Hours reset monthly and are tracked transparently. Additional hours can be added if needed at a rate of $115 per hour.
Support may include:
Real-time HR guidance for managers and leadership
Employee relations and performance issue coaching
Policy, handbook, and SOP review or development
Compliance guidance (federal and multi-state)
Hiring, onboarding, and termination support
Organizational structure and role clarity guidance
Compensation, job descriptions, and leveling advice
Leadership communication and documentation review
HR audit follow-ups and implementation support
This is not a helpdesk or administrative service. The focus is on judgment, clarity, and execution so leaders can make confident decisions and avoid preventable issues.
Hours reset monthly and are tracked transparently. Additional hours can be added if needed at a rate of $115 per hour.
Target Country
United StatesWhat's included
| Service Tiers |
Starter
$400
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Standard
$650
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Advanced
$1,250
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|---|---|---|---|
| Delivery Time | 30 days | 30 days | 30 days |
Organizational Structure | |||
Employee Onboarding Process | |||
Employee Leveling | - | - | |
Employee Feedback |
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About Kathleen
Certified HR Pro | Practical Guidance + Handbooks + Policies + Audits
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Job Success
Stanford, United States - 3:47 pm local time
I can help!
I work with companies to build the structure they need to scale with confidence without the need for a full-time HR team.
With more than a decade of senior HR leadership experience in complex, multi-state (including California), multi-site environments, I specialize in designing practical systems, documents, and processes that actually get used.
How I've Helped Clients:
HR Infrastructure Development
• HR policy creation and compliance frameworks
• Employee handbook creation (federal and state compliance)
• Job descriptions and organizational structure
• HR recordkeeping and documentation systems
• Compensation strategies including job analysis, pay structures and grades, and market benchmarking
Hiring + Talent Systems
• Workforce planning guides to guide staffing, position control, and succession planning
• Hiring workflows, interview guides, and training
• Structured onboarding programs
• New hire documentation and training materials
HR Systems + Operations
• HRIS implementation and setup (Gusto, Rippling, Paycor, Paylocity)
• Payroll and employee data structure
• HR compliance audits, documentation, record management and audit maintenance framework
• Standardize mergers and acquisition onboarding processes using best practices
Leadership and Employee Relations Support
• Manager coaching and HR guidance on all types of situations (even the messy ones)
• Leave administration discussions
• Performance management frameworks
• Disciplinary and corrective action guidance
• Workplace investigations and conflict resolution
• Leader learning and development training series
Why Clients Work With Me:
Clients often come to me when they need more than basic HR support, but they aren't at a spot where they don't need to hire a full department. They are looking for an experienced, fractional professional who provides personalized service; somebody who can think strategically about people operations, provide practical and real guidance, and help build the processes and systems that will support them long-term; so they can get back to building their business.
I'll partner closely with you to cut through noise, solve real problems, and improve performance, culture, and retention. I’m direct, candid, and focused on solutions, not just some theory.
My background includes:
• HR leadership within enterprise-level healthcare systems
• Mergers and acquisitions (M&A)
• Multi-site employee relations and compliance oversight
• Program design for onboarding, leadership development, and employee engagement
• Workplace investigations and complex employee relations matters such as discrimination, bullying, harassment, labor law complaints, etc.
Clients Can Expect:
Clear guidance, open and honest feedback, and high-quality work delivered on time. No fluff, no recycled templates, no overcomplication. I provide sound, compliant, best-practice guidance based on years of real-world HR leadership experience.
Let's Get Started:
If you’re looking for an experienced, certified professional who will work with you without unnecessary complexity and a full-time hire, I’d be happy to partner with you.
Credentials:
• Master of Business Administration (MBA), Human Resources
• Bachelor of Arts, Economics
• Bachelor of Science, Psychology (In Progress)
• Professional in Human Resources (PHR)
• Certified in Healthcare Human Resources (CHHR)
• Certified Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
• AIHR HR Data Analytics Certificate
• OSHA 10-Hour Certification
Steps for completing your project
After purchasing the project, send requirements so Kathleen can start the project.
Delivery time starts when Kathleen receives requirements from you.
Kathleen works on your project following the steps below.
Revisions may occur after the delivery date.
Short Intake
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